TL;DR: Befaco and Mylar Melodies have cooked up the Random8, an 8HP Eurorack module that packs eight independent random voltage generators with per-channel quantizers, looping, and evolving modes. Priced at €275 with a free VCV Rack version dropping June 15, 2026, this is less about chaotic noise and more about playable, structured randomness for jams.
- Eight independent random voltage channels in a compact 8HP module, each with its own trigger input, attenuator, and behavior button.
- Per-channel quantizer with 16 scales (including unquantized and an “octaves” step mode) for melodic control, plus a slide function to smooth voltage steps.
- Looping (1–32 steps) and evolving modes allow voltages to repeat or slowly morph over time, with a lock feature for the latter.
- Probability per channel, input divider, offset, and color-coded menu system for hands-on tweaking; presets can be saved and recalled.
- Available June 15, 2026, for €275, with a free VCV Rack version launching the same day for try-before-you-buy exploration.
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Eight Channels of Chaos, By Design
Let’s be honest: most random voltage generators in Eurorack are one-trick ponies. You get a single channel of noise, maybe two if you’re lucky, and you spend the rest of your patch trying to wrangle it into something musical. Befaco and Mylar Melodies decided that wasn’t good enough. The Random8 gives you eight independent channels of random voltage generation in a tidy 8HP package. That’s a lot of potential for a little space.
Each channel has its own trigger input, a red output socket, and a trim pot for attenuation. The real kicker? You can normalize triggers across channels, so a single trigger can fire all eight outputs. Or you can break that normalization by patching into lower channels, creating groups. It’s the kind of flexibility that makes you want to start patching before you’ve even read the manual. But the manual might actually be worth reading this time.
From Bleeps to Melodies
Here’s where the Random8 stops being just another random module and starts being a tool for actual music. Every channel includes a pitch quantizer with 16 scales — from the usual suspects to “octaves” (a 1V stepped scale) and unquantized mode. That means you can feed a simple trigger sequence and get proper melodic lines out. The slide function smooths out the hard voltage steps, turning what could be a stuttering mess into acid basslines or evolving LFO shapes.
The per-channel behavior button cycles through random, looping (1–32 steps), and evolving modes. In evolving mode, voltages slowly change over time, and you can lock the phrase when it hits something good. There’s also per-channel probability for organic variation, an input divider, and an offset to shift the voltage range. Color-coded menus keep the depth manageable — unlike some modules that demand a PhD in menu-diving. We at Noxal appreciate when a module respects your time.
The Mylar Melodies Touch
YouTuber Alex Ball, better known as Mylar Melodies, brought the concept to Befaco. If you’ve watched his channel, you know he’s a live performer who values immediacy over endless tweaking. That ethos is baked into the Random8: buttons over submenus, presets you can save and recall, and a USB-C port for firmware updates. It’s designed to make randomness feel less like a gamble and more like a controllable element in a live set.
There’s also a VCV Rack version launching the same day, which is a smart move. You can try the module for free before committing the €275. And given that Mylar Melodies is a live musician, the module’s focus on performance-ready features — trigger normalization, per-channel probability, and quick scale selection — makes sense. It’s not about chaos for chaos’ sake; it’s about injecting life into a track without losing control.
Price and Availability
The Befaco Random8 will be available June 15, 2026, for €275. That’s a fair price for eight channels of voltage generation with quantizers and performance features. The VCV Rack version will be free, so you can test the waters before diving into the hardware. Pre-orders are likely to open soon through Befaco’s usual channels. For context, a single-channel random generator can run you €150–€200, so eight channels with this much control is a solid deal.
Who is this for? Live performers who want structured randomness, studio musicians who need multiple voltage sources without sacrificing HP, and anyone who’s ever looked at a single-channel random module and thought, “I need more of that.” It’s also a great entry point for Mylar Melodies fans who want to get their hands on something he helped design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Random8 be used as a CV source for multiple parameters simultaneously?
Yes. Each of the eight channels is independent, so you can patch them to different destinations — filter cutoff, pitch, VCA level, or even as clock dividers using the input divider feature. The per-channel attenuators give you fine control over each voltage’s range.
Does the VCV Rack version have the same features as the hardware module?
According to the announcement, the VCV Rack version will be a functional replica of the hardware, including all eight channels, quantizer scales, looping/evolving modes, and probability controls. It’s a great way to test the workflow before buying the Eurorack module.
How deep is the menu system? Will I need to memorize button combos?
The module uses a color-coded menu system with per-channel buttons, so navigation is visually guided. Mylar Melodies emphasized live usability, so the menus are designed to be shallow and practical. Presets can be saved and recalled, which should reduce the need for deep menu diving during performances.
We at Noxal will be brewing a double espresso on June 15th, patching the VCV Rack version first, then deciding if our wallet needs to make a pilgrimage to Befaco’s shop. Randomness this controlled deserves a proper caffeinated evaluation.